Table 2 The occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) during the last 12 months and during the last 7 days, pain intensity of MSD during the last 7 days among soldiers (n = 373)
Area of body affected | Occurrence of MSD during last 12 months [n, %] | Occurrence of MSD during last 7 days [n, %] | Pain intensity (1–10) of MSD during last 7 days (min-max) | Pain intensity (1–10) of MSD during last 7 days (mean ± sd) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Neck | 78 (21%) | 43 (12%) | 1–9 | 4.07 ± 2.21 |
Shoulders | 49 (13%) | 31 (8%) | 1–8 | 4.23 ± 1.90 |
Upper back | 52 (14%) | 36 (10%) | 2–10 | 4.56 ± 2.28 |
Elbows | 18 (5%) | 10 (3%) | 2–6 | 4.30 ± 1.10 |
Wrists/hands | 39 (20%) | 20 (5%) | 1–8 | 3.85 ± 1.90 |
Lower back | 134 (36%) | 72 (19%) | 1–10 | 4.79 ± 1.94 |
Hips/thighs | 33 (9%) | 24 (6%) | 1–8 | 4.25 ± 2.03 |
Knees | 84 (23%) | 44 (12%) | 1–10 | 4.73 ± 2.49 |
Ankles/feet | 46 (12%) | 33 (9%) | 1–10 | 2.47 ± 2.21 |